A Caring Place provides a full day of activities |
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A Caring Place supports caregivers and their loved ones by providing a safe daytime environment for adults with physical and cognitive challenges. They are currently serving about 15 participants each day. A Caring Place helps to reduce the stress of caregivers by giving their loved one a safe and engaging place to be part of a community.
A Caring Place participants start their morning with armchair exercises from Fitness thru the Ages. They have also recently enjoyed music from Steve Elston and Doug Debaun, as well as usual favorites bingo, trivia, and other programming.
Participants receive wellness monitoring with monthly vitals completed by a registered nurse. A Caring Place offers transportation and recently hired a new driver to help support our participants and their transportation needs. Click here to learn more about A Caring Place Adult Day Services.
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Crisis Office Connects Resources to
Help a Homeless Veteran
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Sam had been incarcerated for 2 years and recently graduated from a drug and alcohol treatment facility when he came to the Crisis office. He needed food and assistance with getting identification. During his interview, we learned he was homeless and on the streets. He was very concerned that he would become depressed and start using drugs to numb his pain. The Crisis Office volunteer was moved by his story and began calling shelters in the area. Unfortunately, they were all full for the night. A caseworker for the Homeless Initiative Program was in the office and overheard some of the conversation and offered to talk with Sam. He found out that Sam was a veteran and possibly eligible for housing with the help of the Veteran’s Office. So, at the end of the visit, Sam left with food and financial help to obtain his birth certificate.
Two days later, Sam returned with the case worker from the Homeless Initiative Program to inquire about rental assistant. He was eligible for housing, and we provided $300 towards the rent and contacted St. Vincent de Paul to assist him with his furniture needs. Two volunteers were so moved by his story that they donated a bed and couch to him.
Sam visits occasionally and provides updates on his progress. He is volunteering at the Veterans Hospital to assist others in need. During his visits he has received food, hygiene, and clothing items on an as-needed basis. With the help of community partners working together, Sam can concentrate on his recovery and help others in return.
Here are some of the items that we need to help people like Sam
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Food Pantry Items
Canned Fruit &Vegetables
Rice & Beans
Soup
Peanut Butter & Jelly
Spaghetti Sauce & Pasta
Canned Meats
Mac & Cheese
Juice
Dry Milk
Bottled Water
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Hygiene Items
Bar Soap and Razors
Toothbrushes & Paste
Deodorant
Shampoo & Conditioner
Laundry and Dish Detergent
Feminine Hygiene Items
Toilet Tissue
Lotion
Diapers & Wipes
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Clothing Items
New Underwear & Socks
Gently Used Clothing of All Sizes
Shoes
Belts
Purses & Totes
Umbrellas
Jackets, & Coats
Hats
Bath Towels
Sheets & Blankets
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Office Items
Pencils & Pens
File Folder Labels
Post-It Notes
Copy Paper
Paper Clips
Ziplock Bags
Kleenex
Tape
Paper or Plastic Shopping Bags
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To learn more about the Crisis Office visit our website.
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Helping to Support Caregivers |
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According to a recent Mayo Clinic article about caregiver stress: Caring for a loved one strains even the most resilient people. This doesn’t mean that caregiving can’t be rewarding or fulfilling, but the reality of caregiving is that physical and emotional stress is common. For the 53+ million family and friends providing help to someone (many times more than one person) in need, creating ways to focus on themselves isn’t selfish, it’s necessary: Caregivers assist with personal and medical tasks that they haven’t been trained for, they spend their own money providing financial support, and many are providing more than 20 hours of care a week on top of employment and other family responsibilities.
The American Medical Association developed a self-assessment questionnaire to help caregivers look at their own behavior and health risks. A print or online version of the assessment can be found here.
Recognizing that a person is a caregiver and asking for help can assist with balancing the rewards and the stressors. Catholic Charities Indianapolis programs that can provide support include: Caregiver Support (support groups and individual consultations), A Caring Place Adult Day Services, AmeriCorps Seniors Senior Companion Program, and Individual Counseling. Contact Monica Woodsworth, mwoodsworth@archindy.org or 317-261-3378 for more information.
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Simple Soup & Bread Lunch A Great Success
for the Crisis Office
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Thank you to all those who joined us for our annual Holy Thursday Soup & Bread Luncheon on April 6 at the Catholic Center. It was a great afternoon of fellowship. We were able to raise over $12,500 in support of Crisis Office. These funds will help Crisis Office purchase a new commercial refrigerator unit so that they can provide more food to families in need. We hope to see you at our luncheon next year on March 28.
We would like to give a special thanks to all our sponsors for supporting this event
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Immaculate Heart of Mary
Parish Outreach Commission
Jason and Lauren Kashman
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Victor Szczechowski
Dennis and Sue Sandefur
Ray and Kathy Butkiewicz
Ss. Peter & Paul Cathedral– St. Vincent de Paul Society
Kathy Weissenberger
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Caregiver Support Groups:
Virtual and in person support groups for caregivers of older adults. The groups are not disease specific. Registration required. Contact Monica at mwoodsworth@archindy.org or 317-261-3378. If you are not able to attend, feel free to call for caregiver information.
- 3rd Thursday, from 5:30 - 7 PM. In person at the Catholic Center, 1400 N Meridian Street.
- 3rd Tuesday from 5:30 - 7 PM. In person at St Jude's, 5375 McFarland Road.
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4th Thursday from 4:15 - 5:30 PM. Virtual. Registration required to receive Zoom link.
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Christmas Store Open House:
Sunday, July 16
2-4pm
Christmas Store (1435 N. Illinois Street, Indianapolis, 46202)
Join us for the Christmas Store Open House. See how the Christmas Store is planning to help families in need this holiday season. Each guest is asked to bring a new toy. Light summer refreshments will be provided.
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Similar to finding your perfect coffee blend, there is a way to blend your personal philanthropy that is right for you. The idea is that you make a starting gift with a current gift of cash, securities, life insurance or real estate. Then you find the planned gift method, maybe a bequest, charitable trust, or charitable gift annuity, that works best for your situation.
Benefits include: Increasing the impact of your giving to your favorite charitable cause; preserving wealth for you and your family; enjoying greater tax savings; seeing the results of your giving today, and tomorrow.
Interested in a campaign gift, or are you interested in a bequest or multi-year gift? Blended gifts use a variety of giving strategies by combining the power of current and planned gifts which result in helping you achieve your financial, tax and estate goals. For more information, please contact ccf@archindy.org or 317-236-1482.
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To inquire about the Crisis Office and Christmas Store, contact Stephanie Davis at sdavis@archindy.org
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To inquire about donating to Catholic Charities Indianapolis, contact Cheri Bush at cbush@archindy.org
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